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We did it! We can't thank you all enough for the support we have been given over the past few months, or describe the amazing feeling to actually make it to the top.

We were very lucky to climb with an amazing group of really inspiring people, and even the weather was kind to us! We made it to the top at around 8am on Thursday morning, after a 8 hour vertical climb through the night. It was tiring but worth it for that picture on the left, and to know that we had lived up to everyone's expectations!

It's not too late to sponsor us, we have until the end of October to continue fundraising towards our target. Any contributions for Marie Curie would be gratefully received. One thing we both learnt on this trek was how lucky we are and what amazing work the Marie Curie nurses do every single day to make people's lives a little bit more bearable

For those that don't know us, we are the co-founders of Parenta, and friends for over 10 years. We've aiming to raise £10,000 for Marie Curie and will stop at nothing to achieve this! 

We've never attempted anything like this, and are both a long way from fit, so it is going to take months of preparation.  If you could see your way to making a donation to Marie Curie, it would all be worthwhile! 

We're also looking for fundraising ideas, anything goes!  So if you have any great ideas, drop us a line nick@parenta.com we promise to consider anything and post photos of anything embarassing!

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor us: Marie Curie Cancer Care gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Nick's thoughts:

OMG - it's really happening!  As most of you know, I've been a dedicated salad dodger all my life, using Marlboro Lights and caffeine as a weight control mechanism for over 20 years!  When it was pointed out that as "middle age" approaches, this may be the most effective diet, I decided to ditch the tabs, and now carry the extra 2 stone to prove it!

Whilst I hope this means I have improved my chances of avoiding the Big C, one in three of us are going to be affected by cancer at some point in our lives, and we have all lost people close to us to the horrible disease.  The work that Marie Curie nurses do is just beyond belief and if  we can achieve this fundraising target by attempting this ridiculous stunt, then we'll make a real impact on someone's final days!

Al's thoughts:

OK; so I'm forty-something and clearly having (another) mid-life crisis for even contemplating walking up this hill. I am the most unfit person on the planet:- seriously, just walking up a flight of stairs is enough to have me completely out-of breath for hours. Time for a change, then, me thinks, and time to get fit. The new regime starts on 1st of January, and I may even walk to work occasionally...watch this space!

On a personal note, my father was diagnosed with Cancer this year and that's really pants. He was lucky, in that he's now been given the all clear. However with one-in-three of us suffering, we need to do something about it. This is my contribution, and I will get up this litlle hill, no matter what. Please help Nick and I to raise loads  and loads of money  to help those who are suffering.

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Marie Curie Cancer Care

Marie Curie Cancer Care

Charity Registration No. 207994 (England & Wales) and SC038731 (Scotland)

Marie Curie Cancer Care provides high quality nursing, totally free, to give people with terminal cancer and other illnesses the choice of dying at home, supported by their families. It runs nine Marie Curie Hospices across the UK offering free specialist care for patients and support for families. The charity conducts palliative care research to find better ways of caring for terminally ill people and also funds scientists who investigate the causes and treatments of cancer. Charity Registration No 207994 (England & Wales) and SC0 38731 (Scotland)

Donations 82

Alan & Nick, Well done for a very worth while cause

Donation by Davinder & Dee Mann @197 Nursery on 01/11/10

£100.00

Will this shut you up?! Congrats and all that but can we move on now?

Donation by Neil & Emmy on 20/10/10

£200.00

+ £56.41 Gift Aid

Well done Mr P!

Donation by Christine S on 08/10/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Al!

Donation by Dan - Start Monday on 08/10/10

£100.00

Well done Allan, what an achievement!

Donation by Marcia & Merv on 05/10/10

£10.00

Well done chaps - inspirational - you'll never be intimidated by a flight of stairs again!

Donation by Stu Carroll on 03/10/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done both and Allan especially! What's next?!

Donation by Nigel & Ruth Hutchings on 03/10/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

What's next?

Donation by Matt Smith on 30/09/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Buddy, heard you made the top!! great work and safey journey down xx

Donation by Mif, Ben and Amelia on 30/09/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

B***dy good,I am very proud that you have overcome all difficulties.Well done Son. Love Dad

Donation by Brian Presland on 30/09/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck Allan love all the family at Elaine's 60th birthday lunch

Donation by Judy Presland on 26/09/10

£35.00

the only way is up keep going xxx

Donation by kingswood gymnastics on 26/09/10

£30.00

By the time you read this - you'll have done it. Brilliant. Fantastic. Can't wait to compare notes...

Donation by Alex, Richard, Molly, Henry and Coco Brown on 24/09/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck guys!

Donation by Claire and Jazz on 24/09/10

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck!

Donation by Office Angels on 24/09/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck guys

Donation by Paul Brett on 23/09/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck!

Donation by Fran and Jason on 23/09/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Daddy, love you very very much! Come back soon. Kisses and love hearts.

Donation by Bella Presland on 22/09/10

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

happy hiking!

Donation by Rat on 22/09/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck to Gina's brother and his friend.

Donation by Anne McKechan on 21/09/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Nick! (and Al !) - we know you can do it and look forward to hearing all about it upon your return!! Take care and enjoy!!

Donation by Aaron and the Homes Family on 21/09/10

£50.00

Good luck guys. xx

Donation by Samantha Parker on 20/09/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck with the mountain. love you.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Donation by Maddie Presland on 19/09/10

£6.00

+ £1.69 Gift Aid

Thanks to all the mums and dads for buying a cake to support Marie Curie

Donation by Rugby Parents on 19/09/10

£42.37

+ £11.95 Gift Aid

Rooting for you!! xx

Donation by Dennice on 18/09/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£4,745.87
  • Offline donations£1,010.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£5,755.87
  • Gift Aid£812.55

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